Choose at least one of the following:

Communication Minor Electives:

Nine (9) additional credits in Communication (COMM) courses that count toward a B.A. in Communication. At least two (2) of these courses, for a total of six (6) credits should at the 300 or 400 level.

Journalism Minor Requirements

The interdisciplinary Journalism Minor prepares students to serve the crucial societal need met by journalists to fulfill the role of the press in a democracy. Students learn the background and skills required to practice innovative, ethically- and civically- minded journalism. The minor also provides media literacy education that is necessary to decipher our complicated news and information environment, making students more critical users and creators of news and information. Even for students who do not necessarily plan to pursue careers in journalism, having journalistic knowledge and skills is highly desirable in related fields such as strategic communication, public relations and public affairs where it is important and useful for success in gaining favorable media coverage for their own organization or clients to understand the processes and values with which journalists and their organizations work. The journalism minor broadens and deepens students’ knowledge, awareness and appreciation for the role of journalism in society.

It is recommended that students pursuing the Journalism Minor take MA132 Statistical Analysis to fulfill the MA LAC university requirement

Public Relations Minor Requirements

Public relations represents a strategic communication process that includes ethical and professional client interactions directed at achieving mutual objectives and results, researching and analyzing trends, planning and decision making, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, and building positive relationships with key public constituencies and the media. This minor will prepare students to meet the knowledge objectives, goals, skills, and competencies required not only in public relations, but also in related employment areas such as corporate communication, integrated marketing communication, public information, and external affairs. The minor will also prepare students for graduate education in communication, public relations, marketing, and other related fields.

The public relations minor requires a total of 18 credits. It is recommended that communication majors who wish to also minor in public relations take COMM 206, COMM 302, and COMM 401, and choose three courses from the designated marketing course options.